News from December 2016
Ford faces lawsuit over alleged shattering sunroofs
SACRAMENTO – A class-action lawsuit was filed against Ford Motor Co. following the complaints from consumers that the sunroofs of some of the vehicle models have reported defects.
Civil-rights groups seek permanent injunction protecting homeless people's property
OAKLAND – A group of civil-rights organizations has filed suit against the California Department of Transportation, charging that the agency violates the rights of homeless people with its ongoing series of sweeps and targeted raids.
First lawsuits filed in fatal warehouse fire
OAKLAND – The first pair of wrongful-death lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the victims of an Oakland-area warehouse fire that claimed more than 30 lives.
Patient alleges esophagus was injured during surgery at veterans hospital
LOS ANGELES – A man alleges he was injured during surgery at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Loma Linda.
Disney, Lucasfilm, others claim VIP Concierge is selling private event tickets without authorization
LOS ANGELES – Several entertainment companies allege tickets are being sold to private events without authorization by a Los Angeles individual.
Man seeks disability benefits he alleges were wrongfully denied to him
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – A Los Angeles County man alleges his claim for long-term disability benefits was denied.
Suit seeks court's judgment over use of m n m l mark
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles clothing company is seeking declaratory judgement regarding a trademark.
Consumer claims vehicle she purchased at CarMax Auto Superstores California was not certified
LOS ANGELES – A Van Nuys resident is seeking the rescission of a vehicle's sales contract over allegations the vehicle she purchased was falsely represented as certified.
Snuggie maker claims Allstar Marketing & Promotions is selling similar product
LOS ANGLES – The marketer of the Snuggie blanket claims a Vernon custom embroidery business is selling a competing sleeved blanket product under a similar name.
Foot Traffic USA owner files suit over name of San Rafael shoe store
SAN FRANCISCO – A Kansas City individual and company claims a San Rafael business is using their mark to sell shoes and related items.
Judge grants permanent injunction in case against attorney general
A federal judge approved the permanent injunction request of the Thomas Moore Law Center against California Attorney General Kamala Harris, putting an end to the official’s
campaign to obtain the donor list of the organization.
Kansas woman seeks payment of disability benefits from Liberty Life Assurance Co.
LOS ANGELES – A Kansas woman formerly employed by Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance claims her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Premier Drywall, officers alleged to owe more than $20,000 to labor unions
LOS ANGELES – A California contractor and its officers are accused of failing to pay contributions to labor union funds on behalf of their employees.
Owner of Lacy Sunshine Stamps claims worked was copied, sold on Etsy
LOS ANGELES – A scrapbook shop owner claims his works were unlawfully copied and sold online.
Automotive Racing Products Inc. alleges Mission Trading Co. is using mark for diesel engine kit
LOS ANGELES – A Santa Paula auto parts company claims a Livermore business is using its trademark.
Former Office Max employee claims Prudential wrongfully denied disability benefits claim
LOS ANGELES – An East Lancaster woman formerly employed by Office Max alleges her claims for disability benefits were wrongfully denied.
Techno-Advanced Inc. claimed to owe more than $30,000 in unpaid contributions
LOS ANGELES – A Glendale employer is facing a suit from several trustees of labor union funds alleging it owes unpaid employee contributions.
Consumer alleges Funding Circle USA called him for solicitation purposes
LOS ANGELES – A Redondo Beach resident claims a company called him with unwanted solicitation calls.
Man claims HSBC Bank wrongfully foreclosed on property
LOS ANGELES – A Downey resident claims a financial institution wrongfully foreclosed on his property.
Bank of America Short Term Disability Plan alleged to have wrongfully denied disability benefits
SAN JOSE – A woman alleges that she is disabled and unable to work but that her insurer wrongfully denied her benefits.